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5 Traits of Creative People + Recordsetters

Get inspired by these oddball recordsetters to get going on your next creative achievement. You’ll find common 5 traits that are possessed by highly creative people and recordsetters, including “being a bit weird.” More

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Dealing With Work Demons

By overcoming your career-related “gremlins,” you’ll have more on-the-job treats than tricks to look forward to in the year ahead. More

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Team Sense Project Uses Design to Aid Visually Impaired

Team Sense imposes a thought-provoking question: Imagine if you were to lose your eyesight or only see shades of gray. How would you be able to experience color? More

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5 by 5: Five Steps to Success

In HOW’s November 2012 issue, we profile Minneapolis-based 5 by 5 Design. Here, partners Wendy Ruyle and Diana Lillicrap offer their 5 best pieces of advice after 5 successful years in business. More

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5 Trends Every In-House Designer Should Know

Whether you’re currently working in-house, or pursuing a corporate gig, these trends are likely to impact your career. More

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Designing Change: 10 Influencers

The intersection of design and social impact is powerful. What types of organizations exist and what types of programs are developing to really take the concept to the next level? More

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Top 10 Websites for Designers – October 2012

Every month HOW scours the web to find the best design websites. Then we compile the top promo sites, design tools, resources and sites for creative time-outs. More

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Behind the Design: Sweet Simplicity in Jam Packaging Design

Louise Fili was up to the challenge of infusing sweet simplicity into the revamped packaging design for Bonnie’s Jams. Typography took center stage for the label. More

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Cutting Ties with Four Legacies

Now that your design business is up and running, it’s time to cut loose ties with the past in order to really thrive. These decisions are tough, but business consultant David C. Baker has helped many firms do the same in order to grow. More

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6 Tips For Avoiding E-mail Blunders

Don’t let a careless e-mail mistake cost you your job. Check out these 6 tips before hitting send on your next e-mail.
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